Those big ten fives are monster boats . Especially when driving something that dwarfs an aircraft carrier on a twisting winding river with tricky currents bridges and changing waterlevels. Computerized radar and river charts are great. When I was there in the 70s and 80s the radar was in its own cabinet and had a round screen, and the charts were a big foldout book.
#14 Good Morning, Toby. Many, Many years ago I wheeled Railroad Carferries on Lake Michigan. I learned from the best! For me, it was a fun experience. And now only one vessel still exist from my times, the SS Badger #43. The SS City of Green Bay was my personal favorite! Thanks and Anchors Away!
I made a few trips on both of the 10,500 HP boats back when WBL owned them.We ran wide open,maybe why they had to sell out to ADM.I made trips on the American Heritage and the American Pillar.Awesome boats.
M/V Dan McMillan was originally the Jason owned by Union Mechling. I remember when it first came out as the first of the triple screw 10-5’s from Dravo…..awesome, jaw dropping towboat in 1974 - ‘75 along with sister vessel Argonaut (now the Andrew Cargill). I’ve got original Dravo promotional corporate photos and Union Mechling brochure featuring both vessels.
I worked out there many a year. Rode engineer for Alter Barge Line at the end of my river career. Valley Line, Spartan Transportation, Missouri Barge Line, Lurh Bros. , worked for a few out there
Well done ! I love the rivers, especially the awesome Missouri. I was lucky to grow up in North St. Louis County where I had both the Missouri and Mississippi. Thanks Toby for the tour, especially for showing the depth of the river.
Hey Towboat Toby , like the video man, we appreciate you guys on our rivers, I got a place up on the Ohio river right between Louisville Ky and Cincinnati Ohio, I brought a river lot there lmore than 20 year's ago everyone told me them barges where gonna keep me up all night lol jokes on them , them riverboats lull me to sleep all night long, I live on the Ky side but two miles north of the Madison In./Milton Ky. Bridge , I love it so much I built a to 40+ foot tall Lighthouse, if you guys find yourself up that way some day "Shine Me" all the local pilots do haha I get a kick out of it, the Ohio River is about a mile wide there and me being a gulf coast boy made it the closest thing to being home, hope to see y'all up my way some day thanks again for the video
I grew up on the Upper Mississippi, my dad was Asisstant Lockmaster #6 can really appreciate this, we never saw anything this big though, the.big ones stayed on the Ohio
Are those MAN the same size? or is the center screw larger than the outboard power? What does she have for gensets? Have they considered installing the forward scanning transducesr? Seems like a good candidate for that being 1600ft and slow to respond. How big are the wheels on this beast and shaft diameters?
Had a laugh when he referred to a "Black" bouy. I remember when the USCG changed the colors late 70s or early 80s I was decking for Agri Trans back then.
Making it look to easy Capt.Toby...making me want to back away from pushing these 15 on Arkansas river and get behind a heavy tow headed s/b above Vicksburg during flood stage...well.... maybe not....
Thanks for the detailed info. I’m amazed at the dangerous work you guys do. I’ll bet you couldn’t do what you do without all the electronics. Remember those who did?
Toby this is your old friend Dr John saw your you tube video how are you? I am doing great thinking about you all time it great to see and hear you your voice again still living in Memphis I see you again to caught up again
I live in Ohio near a ditch called the Great Miami. No tow boats. I grew up in Ky on the Ohio Green and around Ky lake lake Barkley It's not a river unless there are tow boats and barges
Worked the upper and the lower and illinois river back from 1978 to 1983. I am a new sub! Thanks for taking us along with you Captain!
Thanks for the your tour! Makes me wish I would have followed my dream when I was young! Women, damn! 😢
Those big ten fives are monster boats . Especially when driving something that dwarfs an aircraft carrier on a twisting winding river with tricky currents bridges and changing waterlevels.
Computerized radar and river charts are great.
When I was there in the 70s and 80s the radar was in its own cabinet and had a round screen, and the charts were a big foldout book.
OMG I absolutely love you! ♥️💋💃 Thank you for the tour, I really enjoyed it. 👍🏼 🇺🇸
#14 Good Morning, Toby. Many, Many years ago I wheeled Railroad Carferries on Lake Michigan. I learned from the best! For me, it was a fun experience. And now only one vessel still exist from my times, the SS Badger #43. The SS City of Green Bay was my personal favorite! Thanks and Anchors Away!
You don't ever have to take your eyes off the river at any time . A very awesome tour. Thank you
I made a few trips on both of the 10,500 HP boats back when WBL owned them.We ran wide open,maybe why they had to sell out to ADM.I made trips on the American Heritage and the American Pillar.Awesome boats.
Wa La !! It was nice to see the coffee maker. Important piece of gear. Thanks Great vid
Very informative. Thanks for the tour. I live in New Orleans near the river.
Toby, thanks very much for great explanation. Lots of responsibility, you have there. Fascinating work. Love it
M/V Dan McMillan was originally the Jason owned by Union Mechling. I remember when it first came out as the first of the triple screw 10-5’s from Dravo…..awesome, jaw dropping towboat in 1974 - ‘75 along with sister vessel Argonaut (now the Andrew Cargill).
I’ve got original Dravo promotional corporate photos and Union Mechling brochure featuring both vessels.
Love the tour thanks Toby, any time tours are fun ... you need some ice cream in those frigges.. hahahaha
Very nice, thorough explnation.
Great tour, thanks!
I worked out there many a year. Rode engineer for Alter Barge Line at the end of my river career. Valley Line, Spartan Transportation, Missouri Barge Line, Lurh Bros. , worked for a few out there
Toby is like me ..Got to have that coffee.
Well done ! I love the rivers, especially the awesome Missouri. I was lucky to grow up in North St. Louis County where I had both the Missouri and Mississippi. Thanks Toby for the tour, especially for showing the depth of the river.
Thanks for the video Toby about to start my first trip out soon can't wait
Hey Towboat Toby , like the video man, we appreciate you guys on our rivers, I got a place up on the Ohio river right between Louisville Ky and Cincinnati Ohio, I brought a river lot there lmore than 20 year's ago everyone told me them barges where gonna keep me up all night lol jokes on them , them riverboats lull me to sleep all night long, I live on the Ky side but two miles north of the Madison In./Milton Ky. Bridge , I love it so much I built a to 40+ foot tall Lighthouse, if you guys find yourself up that way some day "Shine Me" all the local pilots do haha I get a kick out of it, the Ohio River is about a mile wide there and me being a gulf coast boy made it the closest thing to being home, hope to see y'all up my way some day thanks again for the video
Very interesting! Thanks for the tour.
Thanks for the videos I'm about to start a career in this so all information helps
I grew up on the Upper Mississippi, my dad was Asisstant Lockmaster #6 can really appreciate this, we never saw anything this big though, the.big ones stayed on the Ohio
A head in the wheelhouse gives new meaning to “a shitin’ & a gettin’”..... Thanks Cap....
That’s fricken sweet man wish I was lucky enough to get to play with that kind of stuff
Thanks for the tour!
My aunt and uncle live right on the Mississippi in Keokuk, Iowa. My uncle has a book that we can look up the tow boats specs as they go bye the house.
Very informative, thanks for this.
Wow She sure is a nice place to work. thanks for posting
thx for the tour really cool
Thanks. Very straightforward, good info.
Goooooo Toby!
Are those MAN the same size? or is the center screw larger than the outboard power? What does she have for gensets? Have they considered installing the forward scanning transducesr? Seems like a good candidate for that being 1600ft and slow to respond. How big are the wheels on this beast and shaft diameters?
Had a laugh when he referred to a "Black" bouy. I remember when the USCG changed the colors late 70s or early 80s I was decking for Agri Trans back then.
Glenn Rishton Where he is sailing was my AOR a few years back with the USCG.
So interesting and informative! Thank you.
This is very informative
Wow so interesting you learn something new everyday
Making it look to easy Capt.Toby...making me want to back away from pushing these 15 on Arkansas river and get behind a heavy tow headed s/b above Vicksburg during flood stage...well.... maybe not....
Thanks Toby. Good job.
San Clemons would've been in Hog Heaven with all this help !
Awesome video! Saw that vessel at JMI Wickliffe few weeks back. You have any interior vids of her??
Thanks for the detailed info. I’m amazed at the dangerous work you guys do. I’ll bet you couldn’t do what you do without all the electronics. Remember those who did?
I enjoyed seeing the pilot house electronics and controls, but wish it was in HD . . . .
The amount of responsibility ,must be in intune with every aspect 👍
Thanks for the look around.🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Toby this is your old friend Dr John saw your you tube video how are you? I am doing great thinking about you all time it great to see and hear you your voice again still living in Memphis I see you again to caught up again
Hey 👋 John good to hear you hope you’re well haven’t heard from you in so long
John Langley hey 👋 John give me a call 9016065781
Good tour of thr wheel house of your 200 foot long monster, Toby...!! ✅
1600 feet long for the entire unit.
I wonder what Mark Twain would say.
Good video. I miss my time on deck.
Very informative!
Just didn't realise this was going on over there. Allan Lameroo South Australia ,Australia
You are the man !!!!!
Yeah I’m old school been in the pilot house 45 years didn’t have the technology back then
very interesting and informative but there is one thing I don't think you mentioned, what is the draft on the Beast and the barges?
А так красавчик 👍 буксиристы мужики 💪
Artco love from the Illinois river.
👍👍always 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸!!!
a good name; the beast
good job👍👍👍
man alive, that is a lot of barge
Always loved 10-5’s...true river beasts
Straight Up Sac
I live in Ohio near a ditch called the
Great Miami. No tow boats.
I grew up in Ky on the Ohio Green and around Ky lake lake Barkley
It's not a river unless there are tow boats and barges
Rooster tail ROGEO"CAPT
Dan MacMillan
I worked on Coop enterprise and coop spirit win thay pushed 72 north bound that is a lot of playground
The shitter is next to the coffee pot
200k gal 24 loaded
10k gal per loaded
5k per all
HAHA
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Video would have been awesome with out the freakin radio blaring in the back ground. Turn off the stupid radio next time
Great tour! Thanks!